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The (POGO) Blog
March 28, 2013
By Mia Steinle
SEC Stands Firm as Industry Tries to Un-Do Transparency Law
As natural resources companies wage a legal battle against a new regulation that calls for more revenue reporting, the Securities and Exchange Commission has stood its ground, firmly rejecting industry’s anti-transparency arguments.
Continue Reading SEC Stands Firm as Industry Tries to Un-Do Transparency Law
Topics: Energy and Natural Resources
March 28, 2013
Jon Stewart Tears Into "Criminal" VA Backlog
On Wednesday’s episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart decried the extremely long wait times veterans are facing for their disability claims and medical appointments despite an increase in funding to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Continue Reading Jon Stewart Tears Into "Criminal" VA Backlog
Topics: Government Accountability
March 27, 2013
It’s Time to Get Serious About Trafficking-in-Persons Policies
POGO has urged the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to implement the strongest possible prohibitions on trafficking in persons (TIP), but you can help fight human trafficking too.
Continue Reading It’s Time to Get Serious About Trafficking-in-Persons Policies
Topics: Contract Oversight
March 27, 2013
Flashy F-35 Press Release Misses Landing
The Marines issued a flashy press release last week: “first operational F-35B conducts initial Vertical Landing.” It was an amateurish, somewhat slimy piece of hype.
Continue Reading Flashy F-35 Press Release Misses Landing
Topics: National Security
March 26, 2013
Inspectors General Receive Much-Needed Attention in Senate
The investigative role of Inspectors General (IGs) would be
strengthened in the Senate's new budget proposal.
Continue Reading Inspectors General Receive Much-Needed Attention in Senate
Topics: Government Accountability
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